EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY

Arsonists attacked the high-speed rail system in France just hours before the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics. As athletes travel across the globe, the Vatican continues to urge nations to observe the Olympic truce. And, the US women's team features 3 swimmers from the same all-girls Catholic high school.

President Biden sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. There are new developments in the national security trial against Catholic Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong. And this week in Lebanon there is a 3 day celebration for the feast of Saint Charbel.

Just days after stunning the world by dropping out of the presidential race, President Biden will speak to the nation. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a US Congress, divided over the war in Gaza. And this week, the Church celebrates the 509th anniversary of St. Philip Neri's birth.

The director of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle resigned today after the failed attempt to assassinate Donald Trump. The popular US based Catholic app, Hallow, has been removed in China. And, one program aims to offer Christians something even more extraordinary when visiting Rome.

Reactions pour in regarding Biden not running for re-election. There are calls from Republicans for the President to resign immediately. All at once, the head of the United States Secret Service faces through questions from lawmakers following the assassination attempt on former President, Donald Trump. And finally, tens of thousands of pilgrims flock to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress.

On "EWTN News Nightly" tonight: With the presidential election now just 112 days out, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump—still recovering from the attempt on his life—are both moving forward with their respective campaigns. President Biden is in Las Vegas while Donald Trump is trying to win over voters in the Badger State at the RNC. EWTN’s Owen Jensen reports. Less than 2 years ago, JD Vance wasn't even part of the political scene, but now he's the new face of the Make American Great Again movement. While on the campaign trail running for the senate, he held pro-life views. Mene Ukueberuwa, a member of the Wall Street Journal joins us to discuss further JD Vance and his position on things like the economy, social issues, and foreign policy. Allison Ricciardi, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of catholictherapist.com, joins us to discuss the assassination attempt and how traumatic events such as this can affect people. Beginning today, a twelve day celebration through next Sunday to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Roman tradition that dates back to nearly 500 years.

From Catholic bishops to lawmakers to Secret Service veterans, the world is reacting to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And across the globe, the second Sunday in July is referred to as Sea Sunday. A look at what one Catholic organization is doing for those at sea.

One player in the Euro Cup finals, playing for Spain, is dominating the headlines and he has a Catholic connection. And this week, theologians are meeting in the Bavarian town of Altötting, not far from Joseph Ratzinger's birthplace, to discuss Pope Benedict's enduring legacy.

The Knights of Columbus recently concluded the mosaics created by accused abuser Father Marko Rupnik will be covered up in Washington DC and Connecticut. And although there are a number of Eucharistic miracles throughout the world, the one in Lanciano, Italy may be the most remarkable one.

President Biden met with his NATO counterparts in the nation’s capital. George Clooney, a major fundraiser for the Democratic party, penned an op-ed asking Biden to step aside. And Catholics played an important role in the French legislative elections.

With the NATO Summit now underway, President Biden will be under intense scrutiny as to how he performs on the global stage. The 2024 Republican National Convention's platform has adopted new language on abortion. And, the Vatican has published the Instrumentum Laboris.

Biden released a 2-page letter defending his decision to stay in the presidential race. Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast and made landfall in Matagorda at 4am local time. And, thousands of Kenyans gathered on Saba Saba day to honor the nearly 70 dead since political protests began in June.

Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano has been excommunicated by the Vatican after being found guilty of schism. The United Kingdom has a new prime minister and a new party in power. And a look at the first Catholic Cathedral built in the United States.

We take a look at how Catholicism has been a part of our country since the time of its founding. Catholic Charles Carroll was a member of one of America's great colonial families. His cousin, John Carroll, was the first Catholic bishop in the US. And just like everyone else across the country, lawmakers are enjoying the holiday break, and the White House is having their annual celebration.

Hurricane Beryl heads towards Jamaica, after leaving a path of destruction in Saint Lucia. In Pakistan, Church leaders are speaking out over the death sentence given to a Christian man accused of blasphemy. And the Marian Shrine of Lourdes is contemplating removing mosaics by disgraced Fr. Rupnik.